Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 delay sparks frustration among gamers

Fortnite enthusiasts eagerly awaited the launch of Chapter 5 Season 2, titled Myths & Mortals, set to release on March 8. However, the highly anticipated update faced unexpected hurdles, leaving players in the dark about when they could dive back into the virtual battleground.

The new season introduced a captivating twist, delving into Greek mythology. The live event over the weekend saw the community open Pandora’s Box, unleashing mythical figures like Hades and Zeus, who now reign with otherworldly fury over locations such as Mount Olympus, Grim Gate, The Underworld, and Brawler’s Battleground.

Despite the initial excitement, players found themselves unable to access the game due to server issues. @FortniteStatus, the official account providing updates, acknowledged the frustration from fans, with comments ranging from understanding to disappointment.

The server downtime extended beyond the initially announced schedule. Originally planned for maintenance from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. UTC, or 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. CT Friday, the update took an unexpected turn. An additional eight hours were needed, pushing the estimated recovery time to at least 3 p.m. MST.

Fans expressed their impatience, with one user commenting, “ATLEAST 8 HOURS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! I DONT WANNA BE RUDE BUT THIS IS SO UNHEARD OF WHAAAAAAAAT.” Others shared their sympathy, understanding the stress the development team must be under.

As of the latest update at 2:03 p.m., @FortniteStatus announced a pre-download of an updated version (v29.00) in approximately five hours. This pushed the earliest pre-download availability to around 7 p.m. MST, indicating a potential further delay.

The situation prompted Epic Games, the owner of Fortnite, to issue an apology. “We apologize for making everyone wait longer than usual to drop into Chapter 5 Season 2 of Battle Royale. The team is working through this as quickly as possible,” read a post on Fortnite Status.

Hey everyone, we encountered an unexpected issue during our maintenance and we need to extend downtime at least 8 additional hours.

We apologize for making everyone wait longer than usual to drop into Chapter 5 Season 2 of Battle Royale. The team is working through this as… pic.twitter.com/gsu79mGMiJ

— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) March 8, 2024

Players were encouraged to check the status of the update on the website status.epicgames.com for real-time information. Despite the setbacks, the community speculated on the outcome of a real-life Fortnite Victory Royale, with surprising rankings for states based on environmental, survival, and strategic factors.

Fortnite’s Chapter 5 Season 2’s release time remained uncertain, with conflicting updates leaving gamers in suspense. The prolonged downtime prompted discussions about potential compensation, although opinions varied among fans.

With the uncertainty surrounding the situation, players were left eagerly anticipating the return of Fortnite, hoping to explore the new season’s mythological wonders as soon as possible.